City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Greenwood, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Greenwood - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,485
Residents
$145,781
Median income
$1,213,300
Median home
$2,089
Median rent (state)

Greenwood - the verdict

Nationally, Greenwood sits in the 93rd percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

93rd
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
85th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Greenwood, CO

Greenwood is a small town in Colorado, home to 15,485 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Greenwood brings in $145,781 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.0%. Home values in Greenwood run a median of $1,213,300, and the median resident age is 46.2 years. Educational attainment runs 78.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 61.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 10 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 29% from five years earlier.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Colorado scores 103.1 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,089 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Colorado run around $202, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

15,485 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$145,781 /yr

Poverty 3.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Greenwood compare to other US cities?

Where Greenwood sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 93% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 85% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Greenwood against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Colorado only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Colorado-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Greenwood's strongest outlier among Colorado cities

Among the 388 Colorado cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Greenwood ranks #11 - the 97th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Greenwood only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#44 of 379
88th percentile in Colorado
Median Gross Rent
#44 of 408
57th percentile in Colorado
Median Home Value
#11 of 388
97th percentile in Colorado
Poverty Rate
#242 of 408
40th percentile in Colorado
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#23 of 408
94th percentile in Colorado

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Colorado only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

93rdIncome percentile

93rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Greenwood's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,213,300 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Greenwood $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Greenwood, CO Greenwood, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Greenwood, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Greenwood, CO median $145,781/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Greenwood, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Greenwood, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 78.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,485
Median Income
$145,781
Median Home Value
$1,213,300
Median Age
46.2
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor force participation
61.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
78.9%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,200 residents15,300 residents15,400 residents15,500 residents15,600 residents15,700 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,632 residents 15,323 residents ▼ -2.0%
Greenwood's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
10
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 14
2020 9
2021 9
2022 11
2023 3
2024 10

Permit volume decreased 29% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
60.7%
Carpool
3.7%
Public Transit
1.8%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
30.3%
Other
1.5%

Based on 7,887 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Greenwood sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,089/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Frederick
15,893 people
Welby
16,232 people
Black Forest
14,658 people
Federal Heights
14,160 people
Lone Tree
14,136 people
Cañon City
17,098 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Greenwood's 15,485 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Buda, TX
15,487 people
Bemidji, MN
15,490 people
Traverse City, MI
15,491 people
Batavia, NY
15,494 people
Alpine, CA
15,470 people
Yankton, SD
15,501 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Greenwood's $145,781 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Woods Creek, WA
$145,773 median income
Horace, ND
$145,801 median income
Lake Mohawk, NJ
$145,806 median income
Berwyn Heights, MD
$145,833 median income
Navesink, NJ
$145,708 median income
East Massapequa, NY
$145,875 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Greenwood, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Greenwood, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.5% 11.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.1% White 80.5% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 11.4% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.2% Two or more races 5.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Greenwood compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Greenwood (this city) 15,485 $145,781
Frederick 15,893 $135,316
Welby 16,232 $78,375
Black Forest 14,658 $142,173
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Greenwood, CO?

What is the population of Greenwood, CO? +

Greenwood, CO counts 15,485 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, CO? +

The median household income in Greenwood is $145,781 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Greenwood? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Greenwood; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Greenwood, CO? +

The median home value in Greenwood is $1,213,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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